Rotary encourages and actively supports projects involving a local Rotary Club (the Host Club) and one or more clubs outside the host country (International Clubs.) Members of both the Host and International Clubs must participate in the project in some way. Not only do these joint projects benefit local communities, they help create permanent bonds between Rotarians who live thousands of miles from each other.

Ideas for new projects come in many ways.

• Frequently, in visiting another country, you meet local people, often Rotarians, who have identified a need and a solution and ask you for help to get their project done.
• You may have a friend or family member in another country who knows of a particular need.
• You may hear of an organization that is active in another country and want to get involved.
• You may learn of a project from other Rotarians looking for support and participation, either in person or through District and RI websites.

Step 1: How to discover and start a project

Step 2: How to Complete a Rotary International Matching Grant

Step 3: The Rotary Foundation Funding Rules

Step 4: District 5450 Foundation Funding Rules